Can flat feet or knock knees affect how kids move? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT05763901

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at 151 children with common postural conditions like flat feet, knock knees, or scoliosis. Researchers used wearable motion sensors and clinical tests to measure balance and motor control, then compared the results to healthy children. The goal was to see if these common issues are linked to delays in motor development.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If this study finds clear links between common postural issues and motor delays, it could lead to earlier screening and targeted physical therapy for affected children.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all children, and the findings are only about measurement, not about improving outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

clubfoot flatfoot Genu Valgum genu valgum, st. Helena familial Genu Varum idiopathic scoliosis Joint Instability joint laxity, familial Kyphosis ligament disorder Scheuermann disease swayback Talipes Cavus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IRCCS-Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

    Bologna, 40136, Italy